CitiParks has held in Pittsburgh, but Kathryn Vargas, director of parks and recreation for the city, said it’s the first time one has been held in the Northside.
The decision to hold the event at that lo cation came out of discussions with com munity members after the city had initial ly kept the pool closed for many weeks at the start of the season.
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Kids run through piles of foam at a back-to-school event organized by CitiParks at Sue Murray Pool on Aug. 18. The city, alongside community organizers, provided many activities for the kids, including balloon animals and face-painting. Children also received school supplies to get ready for the coming school year.
With the coming of September, it’s back to school for kids and teenagers across the Northside as summer break comes to a close. While perhaps a somber time for many kids, Pittsburgh government pro vided one last bit of summer fun for Northside children, while also giving them the opportunity to pick up some much needed school supplies. CitiParks, Pittsburgh’s parks and rec reation department, held a back to school celebration at Sue Murray Pool on Aug. 18, featuring games, balloon animals, face painting and a foam machine. This is not the first back to school event
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“We were working with community partners on the opening of the Sue Mur ray Pool and one of the items was talking on what community members wanted to see” at the pool, Vargas said. A back to school event was among the suggestions by members of the pub lic, and the city was able to pull it togeth er. In all, Vargas anticipated around 200 kids taking part in the activities offered at theThepool.Northside iteration holds the honor of being the first of the city’s back to school events to feature foam sprayers. Vargas said the city first used the foam machines, provided by Foam Party Pitts burgh, during its CitiCamp program. Many kids took advantage of the new attraction as did some city officials. Mayor Ed Gainey and City Councilman Bobby Wilson visited the pool for the event and took the time to take photos in the foam Debbiespray.Reed, of the California-Kirk bride Neighbors community organiza tion, said it was good to see the city pay Hello loyal readers of The Northside Chronicle. I am the new managing edi tor of the paper, Sean P. Ray, and I want ed to take a few moments to introduce myself and talk about the future of the paper.Iam coming to you having worked for the past five years at two newspapers in Crawford County, the Titusville Her ald and the Meadville Tribune. Craw ford County is a mainly rural county located just below Erie County. Mead ville, its largest city, is more comparable to a neighborhood of Pittsburgh than the full downtown area itself. However, I am not a total stranger to the Pittsburgh area. I grew up in Al legheny County, in the Pleasant Hills/ Jefferson Hills area, south of the city. I attended Duquesne University, living right in downtown while I was attend ing. So while I have been somewhat es tranged for these past few years, Pitts burgh is well and truly my home, and See Editor, Page 8 Photo by Lauren Stauffer Sean P. Ray, the new managing editor of the Northside Chronicle, is an Allegheny County native and Duquese University graduate.
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attention to the area through the event. “It feels great to have the city really participate,” Reed California-Kirkbridesaid. Neighbors even pitched in on the fun side of the event. The group brought an inflatable basketball court down for the event. In addition to the fun activities, school sup plies were handed out to attending chil dren during the event. Some examples included books, pencil cases, book bags, among many other things kids will be needing during the 2022-23 school year. “The children win books and prizes,” said Nancy Burns, a program supervisor with CitiParks, who is also a Northside native. “Everyone is a winner today.” n
TOP: Pittsburgh City Councilman Bobby Wilson, holding phone, gets a picture with Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and two city police officers in the foam pile. Gainey and other city officials met with kids and parents during the event.
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I have biweekly standing meetings with the directors of the city’s Department of Mo bility and Infrastructure (DOMI) and month ly standing meetings with the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Department of City Planning (DCP). Most of the requests for assistance that my office receives involve issues that can be addressed by these three departments. At these meetings, I escalate constituent requests so that city leadership can help me deliver a reasonable solution in a timely manner to my constituents. In the last mayoral administration, many of you reached out to the Office of Community Affairs to also seek assistance with constituent services. Mayor Gainey’s administration has set up the Neighborhood Services Team to assist constituents with city issues. You will see representatives from this team at Northside community meetings this fall. If you need help with a city issue, I encourage you to utilize this Neighborhood Services Team by emailing them at neigh bor@pittsburghpa.gov.Ifyouhaveanythoughts about any of these updates, please feel free to call us at (412) 255-2135, email us at district1@pitts burghpa.gov, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. We look forward to hearing from you.
Additionally, though it was not always feasible, Council made a strong effort to avoid splitting any city neighborhoods in the process of drawing these new district maps.
Before Council went on recess in late July, we passed a new Reapportionment Plan for City Council districts in Pittsburgh. This plan draws new maps for each City Council district so that each Councilmember has as close to an equal number of constituents as possible. This is based on the principle that the voting power of each citizen should be equal to that of any other citizen under the “one person, one vote” standard.
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Specifically, District 1 will now jump across the Allegheny River and encompass a great swath of downtown Pittsburgh as well as the entire Strip District. This new District 1 map will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. If you have questions about the new map, please review the legislation itself (Bill 2022-0437 on pittsburgh.legistar.com), as well as the accompanying attachments. Later this month, Mayor Ed Gainey will come to City Council and propose his first operating and capital budgets for the City of Pittsburgh. The Capital Budget funds proj ects that are used to design, build, restore, re tain, or purchase City-owned assets, have a minimum value of $50,000 and have a mini mum useful life of five years. The Operating Budget funds expenditures that pay for most day-to-day governmental activities. Earlier this summer, my office submit ted 47 Capital Budget requests for consid eration by the Office of the Mayor and the City’s Office of Management and Budget. Our requests totaled $67.8 million and sought money for investments at Lake Eliz abeth in Allegheny Commons Park, recon struction of the California Avenue bridge over McClure Avenue, restoration of the Swindell Bridge, renovation of the restroom building at Jack Stack Field, new dek hock ey boards at Marmaduke Park, landslide re mediation and general maintenance at Riv erview Park, more city trash cans in every Northside neighborhood and sidewalk repair or replacement across the Northside. In the last few months, my office has received and routed many requests for as sistance with city services to the relevant city departments. Many of you have gotten very good at using 311 to direct the city’s focus and resources to the municipal issues that you encounter on your street or in your neighborhood. We are happy to continue as sisting everyone by directing such requests to the relevant city departments.
Hello everyone, As City Council resumes business fol lowing recess, I wanted to share some im portant legislative updates from City Hall.
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Finally, whereas the Central Northside had been split across my and Councilman Dan Lavelle’s districts, I fought success fully to bring it back together in District 1. In the last 10 years, the population grew considerably in Pittsburgh’s East End and dropped elsewhere in our city, including on the Northside. As a result, Councilmembers representing the East End saw their districts shrink while ours will grow considerably.
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To start, we should emphasize that, while guide dogs are commonly asso ciated with the visually impaired, their service is not exclusive to people with vision loss. They may also serve those who frequently experience severe anxi ety or seizures, such as veterans or chil dren with autism. So do not automatical ly assume that someone with a guide dog is visuallyPerhapsimpaired.themost important thing we can do to help these people and their animals is to refrain from petting or oth erwise distracting guide dogs, no matter how adorable they are, unless explicit permission is given from the handler. Remember, these animals are on the job and their handlers depend on them, so do not take offense if a request to pet is denied.The best practice is to avoid talking to the dog, feeding them, making extra neous noises or staring at them. It’s es pecially helpful to share these tips with children who may not understand the role of a service animal, and to use any encounter with a guide dog as an educa tionalWhileopportunity.itisimportant for us to recog nize the importance of these animals in our community, in Harrisburg I am also working to address issues affecting visu ally impaired individuals, and all of our neighbors who are living with a disabil ity. This includes working with my col leagues to promote legislation and poli cies that would increase accessibility in public areas and increase access to med ical services, as well as working with the community to ensure that the policies and legislation that we are working on in Harrisburg are, in fact, the most helpful to the individuals we are aiming to help. That is just one of the reasons I joined state Rep. Dan Miller, D-Allegh eny, this year at his annual Disability Summit in Pittsburgh, to hear first-hand from members of our visually impaired community what policies or best prac tices we as a Commonwealth can imple ment or adopt – because I believe that every Pennsylvanian should have the op portunity to succeed on their own terms. Beyond the policy and legislative arenas, I’ve also been a supporter of lo cal programs and organizations that work to enrich the lives of local residents and provide opportunities which otherwise might not be accessible to everyone.
Page 6 September 2022The Northside Chronicle Funerals Don’t Have To Be! SIMPLE CREMATION $975.00 Two Hour Viewing Followed by Cremation Starting at $2,995.00 Living is Getting Expensive Call On Us We have years of experience helping other families make cremation service ar rangements. We would be privileged to serve you and your family. Simply call to speak with one of our funeral professionals or visit our website for more details. www.szalfuneralhome.com412-331-9713 District 20 News: State Rep. Kinkead
Photo courtesy of the Office of Rep. Kinkead Rep. Kinkead talks about best practices when it comes to interacting with guide dogs, who help more than just people with visual impairments.
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Did you know that Pittsburgh is home to a library specifically for visu ally impaired folks or others who are living with a physically based reading disability? The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Library of Accessible Me dia for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) offers resources such as large print books, au dio-described DVDs, audio books and magazines with playback equipment, physical Braille books, and other ser vices to state residents who are unable to read standard print. I’m extremely proud that our city hosts such a unique and empowering reading service, and I encourage you to share it with people who might benefit.
For many of us, dogs are our best friends – an enormous source of com panionship and emotional support. But for folks living with sensory issues such as blindness, dogs are also a fundamen tal part of navigating the world. Since September is National Guide Dog Month, and District 20’s own Bor ough of Bellevue is home to one of the largest visually impaired communities, per capita, in our state, I think it is important to discuss how we can best support these individuals and their service animals.
Remember, you can contact my office for assistance with any state-re lated matter. Just email RepKinkead@ pahouse.net or call my district office at (412) 321-5523. Please don’t hesitate to reach out – my team and I are eager to help you in any way we can. n
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The Northside North Shore Cham ber serves the business community in and around the Northside and has been doing so since 1897. We currently have 240 mem ber businesses, and we serve them by pro moting, connecting and supporting. Here are some of our recent activities and updates. Members Renewed Members: The following seven companies or organizations renewed their membership in the past month: Am Com Office Systems, Bidwell Training Center — Drew Mathieson Greenhouse, El Burro, Liberty Insurance Agency, Min uteman Press, Prime Stage Theater, and YMCA — Allegheny Branch. New Members: We were pleased to welcome the following 7 companies as new members in the past month: Brooke Rockwell Hair Design, Essig Renovation Design, Fig & Ash, Forvis (formerly BKD CPAs & Advisors), Fulton Commons, Rob velopment activities. One of the program’s current focuses is to raise awareness of the great career opportunities available in skilled trades. To that end, the chamber invites the public to a “Pathways in Con struction” event at Mascaro Construction in Chateau.Pathways in Construction: Career Ex plorationSept.Event29| 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Mascaro Construction (1720 Metropolitan St, Pitts burgh) Come learn about different career op tions available to you, both union and nonunion jobs. Hear from workers in several different areas. Free dinner at 5:30 p.m. Register in advance to enter a raffle for a $100 calling (412) 231-6500
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For anyone who wants to help me understand the Northside, I encourage you to reach out. I can be reached by email at editor@thenorthsidechronicle. com or you can call the office at (412) 321-3919.Butthat’s enough about me. As I said, I wanted to discuss the future of the Chronicle. While I cannot prom ise major changes will be coming right away, I will be experimenting with some of the format of the paper, adjusting things here or there.
There are so many web pages to consider placing your business. Do you know where your audience is?
In a world where so many businesses are online, how can your business stand out? Who’s going to hear your message in today’s digital chatter?
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One thing I really hope to do is in crease the ways you, our readers, can interact with the Chronicle. Toward that goal, I’m opening the Chronicle up to receiving letters from the editor. Any one with a concern they want to voice or even a bit of praise they want to sound off can write in and may see their words appear in print and on our website. Letters to the editor must be 350 words or less. Submissions must not contain falsehoods, personal attacks or vulgar language. We are, after all, a newspaper, not a gossip magazine. Anyone submitting a letter should include their name and home neighbor hood, which will accompany the letter in print. Phone numbers and emails should also be included, but these are just in case we need to follow up with you, and will not appear in print. Letters can be sent to my email, or mailed to our office. Just clearly mark that it is a letter to the editor and it’ll get to me in due Needlesstime.tosay, all letters are sub ject to editorial review, and the Chroni cle reserves the right to print or not print any letters received. Now that business is out of the way, let me just say that I’m looking forward to learning about the Northside and the people who call it home. I hope to do this paper justice and live up to the ex pectations of all our readers, both cur rent and future. Together, let us tell the story of the Northside, and ensure its voice is not silenced. n Need to further your business’s marketing reach?
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my moving here is more a return to nor mal than anything else. It’s something I’ve been working towards for a long time. I always considered the Pittsburgh area where I wanted to settle down, and never really thought of Crawford Coun ty asThathome.said, I must admit, the Northside is a relatively new area for me. I cannot claim to be a native, nor a frequent visitor. It is something I hope to rectify in the coming weeks, meeting with as many members of the communi ty as possible and getting myself famil iar with the area. I want to know what concerns you, what you are looking forward to, what gives you anxieties and what gives you hope. And I want to put those feelings in the paper, to be a voice for the Northside, to bring those feelings out in the open so they receive the attention they are due and are not silenced.
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I have something to do with managing it and also, anything business wise. You know, talking to business es and helping them get resources, I'm doing that… So basically, the Hill District is a historically Black com munity in Pittsburgh and in, I believe in the 1950s, the Penguins, the hockey team, came into the community and what we know where the Civic Arena and the park ing lots are now, that used to be housing for not only African American people, but also Eastern European people, and immigrants who were coming from other places.So when the highway came and the Civic Arena also came, thousands of African Americans were dis placed to other parts of the city of Pittsburgh … And so this, what I'm doing now, is part of an initiative to bring arts and culture back to the community and basi cally a redevelopment and a reinvestment of resources into the community.
Carrington: This job appealed to me because I have always been interested in community develop ment and politics. And I saw that this was a way that I could channel my artistic talents into something that was bigger than art. So, in more recent years, I've been interested in things like city planning and urban planning, city de sign, things like that. I was wondering, how would I be able to take what I know artistically and filter it into something that's bigger than what I do. I was looking at jobs and a friend had tagged me to the opportunity. And I looked at the job description and I was like, well, this is everything that I've been doing on my own, through my own company… And also, it gives me an opportunity to learn more about community development, and small businesses. So this position allows me to be kind of like a connector of resources and opportunities for different people in the community.
“Northsider on the Move” is a column that seeks to follow and highlight the accomplishments of North siders.The Northside Chronicle recently spoke with Co rey Carrington, a northsider who was recently hired by Hill Community Development Corporation as their Cultural and Main Street Manager. Corey Carrington is an artist from the Northside. He’s an accomplished poet, collagist, journalist and is the creative director of his own company, Deeper Than Grits Studios. Corey cares deeply about social change, and integrates this passion into much of his work. The Chronicle talked to him about his new role, and asked about where he sees the city in the future, as he is now responsible for elevating culture and artistic endeavors in a major part of Pittsburgh.
Carrington: Of course. My new job title is cultural and main street manager, and basically what that means is that I will be in charge of managing the artistic and cultural initiatives in the Hill District, more specifi cally Centre Avenue… Basically I'm doing art-based community development in the central Centre Avenue corridor. That means anything arts and culture related that's happening on Centre Avenue.
NSC: Congratulations on your new job! Could you tell us a little bit about your job, as well as what you will do in your new role?
NSC: What made this job appeal to you?
NSC: This question is more about the big picture. Where do you see Pittsburgh in 10 years?
Carrington: I see Pittsburgh as a city that will tru ly live up to its name as being the most livable city, because I believe that African Americans specifically, but people of color generally, will be more appreci ated in terms of establishing small businesses, being influential voices in politics in arts and culture. That we will be able to connect the resources and the op portunities that so many people in the city benefit from to the people who really need the resources and the opportunities.SoIthink the city will be doing a very drastic change culturally. Because in order to move forward, we have to understand that Pittsburgh is not just a white city; that it’s a city for immigrants, BIPOC peo ple, LGBTQIA people, Black people. If we embrace the diversity that is in Pittsburgh and we give the resources to the right people and con nect people to the right opportunities, I believe that Pittsburgh can and will be truly a city that's livable for all people. n
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If the city wants to improve sidewalk quality, he said, it must do better at enforc ing its sidewalk code.
“Sidewalks are kind of like the arter ies of social life,” longtime local disability advocate Paul O’Hanlon told me over the phone in June. “They take you home, to public transportation, to businesses, to your work. If those sidewalks don’t work, then nothing works.”
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Hazelwood Initiative recently paid $950 to replace about 20 feet of sidewalk on Gertrude Street, according to project manager Raymond Bowman. The median household income in Greater Hazelwood, according to 2020 census data, is $20,702. A new sidewalk costs more than two weeks’ income for half of the neighborhood.
Applications for the 2023 contest will be available online starting August 1, 2021. The 2022 MVS application deadline is November 15, 2022 Visit the website for applications: elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfmwww. Questions? Email Scholarships@elks.org or call (773) 755-4732
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The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2023competition. Who is eligible to apply:
• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; per manent legal resident status does not qualify.
• Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. • High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
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the city note: This story is published in partnership with the Pittsburgh Commu nity Newspaper Network (PCNN). It was originally printed in The Homepage, the hyperlocal community newspaper serving Greater Hazelwood, Greenfield, 31st Ward, New Homestead and The Run. Gerrod Harris uses a motorized wheel chair to get around Hazelwood, and the sidewalks are a problem. I spoke with him in April on the corner of Glen Caladh and Second avenues. “A lot of the sidewalks are bad,” Mr. Harris said. He plans his routes around them. “I know where most of the bad side walks are, and I stay away from them,” he added.Greater Hazelwood sidewalks are of ten in poor condition, but the problem is citywide. According to Pittsburghers for Public Transit’s February report, “Mobil ity for who? State of Mobility Access in Pittsburgh,” the city has 1,300 miles of sidewalks. The report’s section on side walks says 60 percent of sidewalk-related complaints to 311 are about ones that are broken and blocked. Private homeowners are responsible to maintain their own sidewalks per mu nicipal ordinance, but enforcement by the city is weak. Poorly maintained sidewalks make life difficult for people with mobility and vision disabilities. Is Pittsburgh doing enough to ensure everyone can safely use them? The burden of enforcement
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The Greater Hazelwood Neighborhood Plan acknowledges this reality when it dis cusses the need for well-maintained side walks. It specifically considers that side walk repair is both vital for pedestrians of all abilities, and cost-prohibitive for many moderate- and low-income homeowners. Calls for a better approach to sidewalk maintenance are getting louder. Pittsbur ghers for Public Transit encouraged newly elected Mayor Gainey to create a sidewalk fund in their “First 100 Days” transit plat form. And Mayor Gainey’s transition team formally recommended the city use grants or loans to help “complete the infrastruc ture needed for safe and accessible passage to critical amenities and services.” However, Mayor Gainey’s office did not answer repeated requests for specific policy initiatives. His administration’s re sponse to these recommendations remains to be seen.
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The transit advocacy group’s report says only one or two 311 calls per sidewalk mile per year have come from Greater Ha zelwood. It cites research showing people in less affluent neighborhoods are less like ly to report bad sidewalk conditions.
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Gerrod Harris in front of Hazelwood Towers, where he lives. Abandoned construction signs and sandbags have blocked the adjacent sidewalk for months.
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Photo by Lauren Stauffer. A student practices their knowledge during a demonstration at the Community College of Allegheny County’s Allegheny Campus on the Northside. CCAC partnered with Allegheny Health Net work to provide a wide range of certifications and degrees that directly impact the local workforce and those resi dents who wish to pursue careers in the health industry.
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St, Pittsburgh, PA 15214 Signwww.uifpgh.org412.321.3811upyourstudent for one of our 60 programs such as Soccer, Ballet, Options Coaching, and the Tutoring Center. For the entire list of programs, view our Program Catalogue on our website.
Busy After School (StatePoint) While television and video games are classic after school staples, there are better, more fun ways to keep kids busy in the afternoons. Here are five fun ideas to try: 1. Bike rides: Cycling is beneficial to strength, cardiovascular health and men tal wellness. It’s also a great opportunity for kids to gain a bit of independence and explore the world around them, and there is no better season than spring to encourage them to get off the couch and out for a ride.
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October 11 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CLP – Woods Run | 1201 Woods Run Ave. Financial Aid: In this workshop students will learn the different resources avail able to pay for college. They will receive a financial aid overview and information on various types of aid such as grants, schol arships, private loans, federal loans. www. carnegielibrary.org Meet & Create
4. Math fun: Outside the class room, mathematics can be all fun and zero pressure. Be sure to offer kids tools that will allow them to uncover, on their own terms, the way mathematical concepts work. The basic, scientific and graphing calculators available from Casio are all intuitive and easy to use. Some of the advanced models even offer Python programming, a great feature for budding coders.
October 13 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CLP - Allegheny 1230 Federal St.
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October 8 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CLP - Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Ave. Join us for stories, songs and action rhymes. Designed to engage children ages birth to 5 years, Family Fun storytimes provide an opportunity for a shared library experience for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their grownups. During this 30 minute program, families will meet new friends and develop early literacy skills. For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers. www. carnegielibrary.org
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Page 14 September 2022The Northside Chronicle Wagsburgh 632 E Ohio OurInstagram:Facebook:wagsburgh.com412.904.3459St.@wagsburgh@wagsburghPGHannualeventsarekicking off in Octo ber with Halloween Pet & Family photos. In November, our fan-favorite The Grinch returns in time for the Holidays. Follow on Instagram and Facebook for details and to stay up to date on what’s happening at Wagsburgh. 5 Points Merchants Group (5PM) Embracing all Neighborhoods North Upcoming:412-303-5661https://www.5pmgroupobh.orginfo@5pmgroupobh.orgFleaMarketSep17, Annual Light up event Dec 2. Both held at the parking lot at Perrysville & Mairdale Aves. Spaces Available for the Flea Market; Come sell, buy, and mingle with neighbors. We need items for our Chinese auction so please call for more details, to volunteer, donate, or participate. FREE Homebuyer Workshop Saturday, September 17 from 8 AM - 4 PM Co-Lab Working Space (Nova Place) 100 S Commons #102, Pittsburgh, PA 412-228-015315212 | ourfuturehilltop.org Our workshop will prepare you for your home purchase. • How your credit score affects your mort gage rate. • The various loan options available to •borrowers.Howtoplan for a down payment and closing costs. • How to shop for a home. • The types of insurance all homeowners •need.How to maintain your home after pur chase and avoid foreclosure.
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October 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CLP - Allegheny 1230 Federal St. Climbwww.carnegielibrary.orgonboardtheScience Bus to dis cover science wonders! Meet live animals and carnivorous plants, play with amazing physics exhibits, explore skull and bone collection, and more!
3. Giving back: Children are never too young to learn the importance of giving back to their community. From offering a helping hand at an animal sanctuary to visiting seniors residing in an assisted living facility, there are many volunteer opportu nities perfect for kids.
October 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CLP - Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Ave.
October 6 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am CLP - Allegheny 1230 Federal St.
Playdate at the Library is a special time for families with young children to visit the library, grow their community, enjoy the toys, games and supplies in the children’s space and connect with our Children’s Services staff. We can’t wait to see you! For children birth – 5 years and their caregiv ers. www.carnegielibrary.org
October 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am CLP - Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Ave. Gaming - We’ll provide cards, board games and puzzles, you provide the fun. Book Club
September 6 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm September 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am October 4 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm CLP – Woods Run | 1201 Woods Run Ave. Joinwww.carnegielibrary.orgusforalivelybookdiscussion of This
Allegheny Commons Park, East Ohio St. & Cedar Ave. on Fridays from 3 - 7 PM. Farmers’ Markets opened May 20, 2022 and run through November 18, 2022. All mar kets sell farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese, and baked goods, plus flowers, small gifts and gardening items. For more information, call 412-255-2493
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5. Dinnertime: Knowing how to put together a meal is an invaluable life skill, and one that many kids leave home without having achieved. Have your child regularly help you out with dinner, giving them age-appropriate tasks to complete. It’s not only a great way to spend some quality time together during the busy week, but they will also begin to pick up the funda Photo couretsy of StatePoint
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2. Music making: Kids don’t need to be enrolled in a formal music program at school to experience the joys of making music. With a portable keyboard like those in the Casiotone series, which offer learning and composition tools that grow with a mu sician’s skills, kids can use their afternoons to self-direct their musical education. Every model is under 10 pounds and features a battery-powered option, making them the perfect size and design for teens and tweens who want to start a band.
St, Pittsburgh, PA 15214 Fall online registration is open for every one! Students receive homework help, pick up from select schools and hands on activities daily. Spots are limited. 321-1678412-321-1678informationschool-timehttps://www.pittsburghproject.org/out-of-Visittoregisterforfree.Formorecontact:NatashaThrasherx550orJohnLozecki412-x530.
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Money Management 1010 for Women on Their Own Peace of mind and a sense of satisfaction comes from taking control of your money. Discuss crafting the foundation of your personal financial house by analyzing your current income and spending needs. partner necessary for this dance class. Allegheny Campus starts on 10/1/2022 from 10:00AM–11:30AM. Cost $39 for 1 Session. workforce-community-ed/https://www.ccac.edu/workforce/
Does my child qualify for Medicaid or CHIP? Eligibility generally depends on your income level and household size, and varies by state. You’ll find that some programs offer coverage to your entire family. Medicaid and CHIP enrollment is open year-round, and the process to apply has gotten faster. Many families can apply and find out if they qualify the same day. To learn more about state-specific coverage options or to enroll, visit InsureKidsNow. gov or callTake1-877-KIDS-NOW.chargeofyourchild’s mental health Mental health care for children is an important part of their development. So, take time to explore your health coverage options, including Medicaid and CHIP. Looking for more mental health resources for children? Visit CDC.gov to learn more about children’s mental health. Information provided by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
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Each week we will hike through a differ ent county park, such as Settlers Cabin, South Park, North Park, Hartwood Acres and Deer Lakes. The first class will meet at Settlers Cabin at the Tennis Courts. Hikers should be prepared for hikes ranging in length from 2–3.5 miles over varied, undu lating terrain. Allegheny Campus starts on 9/17/22 from 1:00PM–2:30PM. Cost $59 for 5 Sessions. force/workforce-community-ed/https://www.ccac.edu/work
The hero code : lessons learned from lives well lived by William H. McRa ven, 2021 Community Classes Student and Citizen’s Police Academy fall registration is open
mentals of creativity, your child’s afternoons can be a time to be a time for them to get active, build new skills and try new Northsidehobbies.
Learn the basics of what it takes to start a small business. Practical topics include the fundamentals of financing, laws and legal structures, marketing, selling skills, insur ance, taxes, and record keeping. Allegheny Campus starts on 10/5/22 from 6:30PM–9:30PM. Cost $119 for 5 Sessions. munity-ed/www.ccac.edu/workforce/workforce-comhttps://
Photography of Nature in Hiking Trails Join us as we hike some of our local parks and learn great ways to photograph our natural surroundings. Students should have knowledge of photography fundamen tals and skill with their own camera. Call 412.788.7507 for the location of the first class meeting. Allegheny Campus starts on 9/10/22 from 9:00AM–12:00PM. Cost $69 for 5 Sessions.
Home Improvement BasicsDo It Yourself Whether students want to save money or just enjoy the satisfaction that comes from doing it themselves, this course will teach the basics of home repair. Topics include basic plumbing, carpentry and electricity, painting and drywall, tools, hardware, and safety measures and precautions. Allegheny Campus starts on 9/10/22 from 9:30AM–12:00PM. Cost $129 for 8 Sessions. munity-ed/www.ccac.edu/workforce/workforce-comhttps://
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The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police sponsors an opportunity for citizens and high school students in the Greater Pittsburgh commu nity to become closely acquainted with the roles, training, and responsibilities of the bureau of police. The Student Police Acad emy (SPA) provides a settting that offers a sample of police training to each partici pant. Applications can be found at pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/cpa-spa.https://
New! Crash Course in Grants Learn practical information for students who want to learn or refresh skills in grant writing. Identify grant eligibility, the grant seeking process and funding sources in Al legheny County. Allegheny Campus starts on 10/8/22 from 9:00AM–12:00PM. Cost $99 for 2 Sessions. workforce/workforce-community-ed/https://www.ccac.edu/ How to Start a Small Business
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Youth books:Back to school : a global journey by Maya Ajmera, 2019 Swim team by Johnnie Christmas, The2022playground problem by Margaret McNamara, 2022 Narwhal’s school of awe someness by Ben Clanton, 2021 School’s first day of school by Adam Rex, 2016 Adult books:We got this : equity, access, and the quest to be who our students need us to be by Cornelius Minor, 2019 When you wonder, you’re learning : Mister Rogers’ enduring lessons for raising creative, curious, caring kids by Gregg Behr, Beginners2021:the joy and transformative power of lifelong learning by Tom Vanderbilt, 2021 Learning to talk : stories by Hilary Mantel, 2022
a 2019 JAMA Pediatrics study found. For parents, it’s a stark reminder that mental health and support for children is crucial. “Young people are facing un precedented stress. Increasing access to high-quality pediatric mental health services is a critical step to addressing the youth mental health crisis,” said Dr. Aditi Mallick, chief medical officer, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. “As a physician and mother, I have seen firsthand how founda tional mental health is to the overall health and well-being of our country’s children, and Medicaid and CHIP can help families access the care they need.” If you think your child may need mental health services, you have health coverage options. One of those may be free or low-cost coverage through Medicaid and CHIP. Below are some frequently asked questions about these services. What types of mental health services are covered under Medicaid and CHIP? With Medicaid and CHIP cov erage, children have access to a number of services to prevent, diagnose, and treat mental and behavioral health disorders,
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Property Management & Landlording Learn about the rights and responsibilities of renting and managing property. Top ics covered include contracts, leases, rent collection, eviction, liability and safety, landlord tenant rights and notification of changes in services. Allegheny Campus starts on 9/12/22 from 6:30PM–9:00PM. Cost $119 for 6 Sessions. edu/workforce/workforce-community-ed/https://www.ccac. Ballroom, Swing, & Latin Both beginning to intermediate levels are covered in this class. Included are fox trot, swing, waltz, cha-cha, salsa, merengue, tango, rumba, and polka. Allegheny Campus starts on 9/15/22 from 7:00PM–8:30PM. Cost $79 for 8 force-community-ed/https://www.ccac.edu/workforce/workSessions.
Enjoy a casual, comfortable outing, meet new, quality friends of all ages and enjoy food at some of Pittsburgh’s most popular restaurants. The staff will select the restau rant to visit the first night, but the following visits will be determined by popular vote from our group. Students pay for their own meals. This class meets every other week. Allegheny Campus starts on 9/16/22 from 7:00PM–9:00PM. Cost $59 for 4 force-community-ed/https://www.ccac.edu/workforce/workSessions.
‘Back-toSchool’ Reading Lists Books on the food are available at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches of Allegheny and Woods Run. View the full library catalog online to request materials from other branches to be picked up at ei ther Northside branch. carnegielibrary.org/ Photos courtesy of CLP library catalog
17thepandemic,amongutedCOVID-19gottenmental(StatePoint)BehavioralChildrenMedicaidforce/workforce-community-ed/https://www.ccac.edu/workandCHIPGiveAccesstoHealthServicesOverthelasttwoyears,thehealthcrisisintheUnitedStateshasworse.Amajorreasonforthatisthepandemic,whichhascontribtoariseinanxietyanddepressionyoungpeople.ButevenbeforetheasmanyasoneinsixchildreninUnitedStatesbetweentheagesof6andhadatreatablementalhealthdisorder,
Page 16 September 2022The Northside Chronicle Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 4:00pm - Midnight Saturday 11:00am - Midnight Sunday 11:00am -3:30pm Saturday and Sunday Brunch 11:00am - 3:30pm Northside’s #1 Irish Pub & Cocktail Bar Since 1934 Happy Hour Monday - Friday 4:00 - 6:00pm Check out our weekly food and drink specials online @ www.montereypub.com To RSVP click logo or visit site https://www.pittsburghproject.org/fall-festivalat 6:00pm Start time
September 2022 The Northside Chronicle Page 17 Observatory Hill celebrates National Night Out Contributed photos Residents of Observatory Hill took part in National Night Out celebrations on Aug. 2. The day featured various activities including face painting, caricatures and the chance to see fire trucks up close.
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Every year, Medicare evaluates plans on a 5-star rating system. UPMC for Life earned a 5 out of 5 overall star rating for both our HMO and PPO plans from CMS for 2022. UPMC for Life has a contract with Medicare to provide HMO, HMO SNP, and PPO plans. The HMO SNP plans have a contract with the PA State Medical Assistance program. Enrollment in UPMC for Life depends on contract renewal.
UPMC for Life received 5 out of 5 stars from Medicare for 2022.
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September 2022 The Northside Chronicle Page 19 25SEPTEMBER1SUNDAY,2PM– 5 PM EXPLO R E THE ALLEYS O F ALL EG HE N Y W ES T. CHECK OUT COOL CARS. TASTE LOCAL BREWS. MORE INFORMATION AND PURCHASE ADVANCE TICKETS AT: alleghenywest.org $25 in Advanced. $30 at Door. $10 under 21. A self-guided walking tour while sampling local brews and gazing at classic and exotic cars on display throughout the historic garages of Allegheny West. Hosted by Allegheny West Civic Council: Benefits Allegheny Commons Park Renovation and Allegheny YMCA Ticket includes beer tastings at 6 different stops & $5 food voucher. Bring your classic or exotic car and mingle with other car collectors. 800 N. LINCOLN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH C O M M U N I T Y H O U S E C H U R C H FREE MARKET New and gently used clothing, household items, toiletries and more Saturday September 24 | 10 am 2 pm | 120 Parkhurst St, 15212 EVERYTHING IS FREE! Free Food + Drinks! C O L L E C T I O N D A Y S S U N , S E P T E M B E R 1 8 ( 1 2 : 3 0 P M 2 : 3 0 P M ) W E D S E P T E M B E R 2 1 ( 5 : 3 0 P M 6 : 3 0 P M ) communityhousepgh@gmail com Help support the Northside community newspaper’s mission to provide hyperlocal coverage for our neighborhoods, neighbors and their future. �� Read more about how to give back www.thenorthsidechronicle.com/donateat: What will the future of newspapers look like? Take The Northside Chronicle’s Newspaper Project Survey thenorthsidechronicle.com/surveyToday American Queen docks in Pittsburgh
The American Queen docked in Pittsburgh on Aug. 8. The six-deck boat is the larg est river steam boat ever constructed, measured at 418 feet long. The boat was first launched in 1995 and has traveled on numerous American rivers, including the entire length of the Ohio River.
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“In an era when so many small and mid-sized breweries are being beought up by large corporate en tities, it was critical that as a ‘quint essentially Pittsburgh’ institution, Penn brewery remain locally based and independently owned,” Cin drich is quoted as saying in the post.
From a legal standpoint, the Ameri cans with Disabilities Act requires munic ipalities to make sure they are accessible, but the law is subject to interpretation.
Penn Brewery, located in Troy Hill, has come under new owner ship after the current owners de cided to retire following 13 years leading the business. In an Aug. 8 post to the Penn Brewery Facebook page, own ers Sandy Cindrich, Corey Little and Linda Nyman annoucned the sale of the company to Ste fan Nitsch, who is described as a Pittsburgh-based businessman and owner of Arkham Realty and Property Management.
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Penn Brewery’s new owner, Stefan Nitsch (second from left) takes a photo with retiring owners, from left to right, Linda Nyman, Sandy Cindrich and Corey Little.
I asked Rocco Iacullo, a lawyer for Disability Rights Pennsylvania, when we spoke on the phone in June. He said the ADA requires cities to ensure access to services, programs and activities. The city can do that in any of several ways in cluding code enforcement, but whichever way they choose must work. He said in court cases regarding the question of sidewalk maintenance, some municipalities have argued that side walks are facilities that provide access to a city’s services, programs and activities. Under this view, for example, if someone can’t walk or take transit to a public meeting at City Hall because of bad sidewalks, the municipality can pro vide a ride in an accessible vehicle. Basi cally, if sidewalks are facilities, the ride is a reasonable accommodation. In this framework, the city government is not required to fix sidewalks. Mr. Iacullo disagrees, saying the availability of sidewalks is as much a program as a public meeting.
“And the only way you can achieve program access to the program of side walks is by actually fixing them,” he said. The courts have not landed decisive ly on one side of the issue. Flexibility in the ADA gives municipalities a pass if creating access lays an undue burden on them; hence some cities opt for the ride, in thisBut,example.Mr.Iacullo said, “That’s not the point. The point is not just that [the per son] wants to go to the... meeting, but he also wants to be able to travel throughout his community like all non-disabled peo ple. And you can only ensure that access by fixing the sidewalk.” n services differ
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Page 20 September 2022The Northside Chronicle Tom Friday’s Market since 1955 Great Prices, Quality Cuts, and Friendly Service Every Time Weekly Specials Every Thursday www.tomfridaysmarket.com FALL SPECIALS Homemade smoked Beef Jerky Thick cut bone-in Ribeye Thick cut Portherhouse Steaks Thick cut Strip Steaks 10 lb Ground Beef, 3 lb Weiners, 5 lb Chicken Legs, 2 Slices of Ham (center cut), 2 lb Sirloin Steak, 1 Slab Spare Ribs or Meatloaf, #1SPECIALFREEZER$189.00 3 lb Center Cut Chuck Roast, 2 lb Round Steak, 3 lb Box of Beef Patties, 1 Whole Cut up Chicken, 1 lb Boiled Ham, 2 lb Center Cut Pork Chops, 3 lb Country Style Spare Ribs, 3 lb Chuck Steaks, 2 lb Box Sliced Bacon. (3 substitutions allowed) 5 lb Ground Beef, 2 lb Wieners, 2 lb Pork Chops, 1 lb Ham Salad, 3 lb Cut Up Fryer, 2 lb Box Sliced Bacon, #2SPECIALFREEZER$149.00 1 lb Tiny Link Sausage, 1 lb American Cheese, 1 lb Kielbasa, 1 lb Boiled Ham, 4 lb Chicken Legs, 2 lb Round Steak, 3 lb Country Style Spare Ribs, 2 lb Sirloin Steak, 3 lb Box of Beef Patties + 1 FREE 2 liter of pop (3 substitutions allowed.) $10 off any Freezer Special with Coupon Expires September 31, 202. One coupon per customer. Must redeem in person at Tom Friday’s Market. 3639 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 | tel: 412-766-4500 Monday - Saturday 8:00AM - 5:00PM | Closed Sunday Last butcher shoppe in Pittsburgh city limits to carry fresh hanging sides of beef. Call us with your order Wholesale, Retail, & Restaurants Welcome! Daily home delivery $2.50 for $25 Min Purchase • Delivery Areas Vary • Includes Freezer Meat Specials $1 off per lb. for any Fall Special with Coupon Expires September 31, 202. One coupon per customer. Must redeem in person at Tom Friday’s Market. Brighton Heights Lutheran Church More than a Church, a Community. 3830 California Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 | (412) 761-8545 www.brightonheightslutheranchurch.org Upcoming Events at Brighton Heights Lutheran Church FALL CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW Brighton Heights Lutheran Church is having a craft and vendor show on Saturday, October 1st from 10am to 3pm. For more information contact JoAnn at jopomietto@comcast.net Brighton Heights Lutheran Church Picnic and 50th Anniversary Celebration September 11, 2022 Riverview Park Activities Building Worship at 11:30. Followed by lunch, games, and fellowship. Please bring your favorite dessert or side dish. All are welcome! If you need more information call: 412-761-8545 or email church@brightonheightslutheranchurch.org
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September 2022 The Northside Chronicle Page 21 5 Renewed Homes For Sale Available Summer 2022 Hardwood Floors • New Kitchens and Baths • Master Suites • Back Decks • Fenced Yards • Air Conditioning Income Qualified Buyers can get $40,000 of assistance towards purchase of Affordable Homes* *Soft 2nd mortgages of $40,000 are available to buyers with a household income below 115% of the area median income. These mortgages require no payments and charge no interest, and may not require full payback. 4 Bonvue $ 3 2 0 , 0 0 0 217 Bonvue A f f o r d a b l e H o m e1 25 Bonvue A f f o r d a b l e H o m e 1 21 B onvue $ 2 5 0 , 0 0 0 127 Bonvue A f f o r d a b l e H o m e Homes currently being renovated may provide the potential opportunity for customizing materials, colors, and/or finishes for some rooms. For more details: Call (412) 231-4714 ext. 2050
<<TOP: VegFest attendees pet a pig during the festival, which took place on Aug. 28 at Allegheny Commons Park. The festival, which seeks to raise awareness for vegan ism, featured many animals present.
Local vegetable fans rejoiced as VegFest returned to Allegheny Com mons Park on Aug. 28, bringing with it all of the leafy-green goodness fans of the event have come to expect. VegFest was organized by Jus tice for Animals, a local nonprofit, who brought dozens of vegan, sustain able and cruelty-free vendors to the Northside. The Chronicle spoke with one of Pittsburgh VegFests’ co-found ers, Leila Sleiman, who said they were, “hoping that people will make the con nection between the animals they share their homes with, and the animals on theirJusticeplates.”for Animals supports leg islative initiatives in Pittsburgh based around protecting animals, according to its website, such as demonstrations against circuses or roadside zoos. Whether the festival succeeds at that goal is up for interpretation, but what it certainly accomplished was bringing the community together for a common cause. Merchants from around the greater Pittsburgh area set up shops, lining the paths of the park. People from all over the city visited and enjoyed the uniqueness of each stand. Scott Wells, from Ultra Matcha, said “it brings in a great diversity of natural foods… and an animal-friendly forwardVegFestlifestyle.”inPittsburgh got its start in 2015 and has taken place annually, ex cepting for a pandemic-induced cancel lation in 2020. That year, organizers held a virtual version of the festival instead. The event has free admission and its website estimates annual attendance between 8,000 to 10,000 people. n
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<<BOTTOM: One of the many vegan meals served during the festival is presented. VegFest features a variety of sustainable and cruelty-free vendors, with an emphasis on vegan food options.
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Page 22 September 2022The Northside Chronicle Pittsburgh Born & Bread 2110 Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 231-7555 Monday - Friday 7am-4pm Chocolate Cherry Babka National Bakery Day Special Discover how to produce your own TV show with us! Watch on Comcast 21, Verizon 47, pctv21.org & now on Roku! Call 412-322-7570 to learn more or visit www.pctv21.org 1022 Chestnut Street Looking for an opportunity to serve your community? The Northside Chronicle is now taking fall internship applications for college students interested in journalism and photojournalism. High school seniors are also encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should email editor@thenorthsidechronicle.com or mail a resume and cover letter with three writing or photo samples to: The Northside Chronicle 3925 Perrysville Avenue. Pittsburgh, PA 15214 spent his childhood in Austria and Switzerland before moving to Pittsburgh when he was an adult. “I’m a huge fan of Penn’s ‘Eu ro-Pittsburgh’ branding and look forward to bringing it to the next generation of Penn Consumers,” Nitsch said in the post.
“We do have some exciting changes in that the university has re-clad the big Thaw Telescope dome,” Coban said in a Facebook message to the Chronicle. “This was a massive construction proj ect that has taken more than a year and will be finished in a cou ple of Amongweeks.”the renovations is the installation of two new telescopes — a larger one and smaller one. However, these telescopes will not be open by the public, as they are intended for student use and re search.Tours are offered free of charge, but attendees must place a reservation, which can be made by calling (412) 321-2400 or (412) 321-2401 between 1-5 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
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Allegheny Observatory open for tours in fall After reopening for tours once more in mid-July, Allegheny Ob servatory will continue offering tours during September and Oc tober before closing the touring season for the year. Tours will be given on Wednes day and Fridays for September and on Fridays only during Oc tober, according to Louis Coban, the observatory’s manager. Public tours will cease at the end of Octo ber until next April.
This 24-inch PlaneWave Telescope is one of several renovations made to the Allegheny Observatory. Two new tele scopes were put in place. Continuing renovation work is expected to finish in the next few weeks.
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Pirates owner purchases Threadbare Cider & Mead Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting is set to purchase Thread bare Cider & Mead, according to an Aug. 12 article by the Pitts burghNuttingPost-Gazette.willpurchase the busi ness, which is located in the Troy Hill neighborhood, alongside its sister business, Wigle Whiskey, according to the article. Wigle Whiskey is located in the Strip District. Nutting is pur chasing the businesses under the name Pittsburgh Spirits. The current owners of the busi ness are the Meyer family. Co-foud ner and co-owner Meredith Meyer Grelli said she and her husband Alex Grelli will stay with the com pany as advisers while Pittsburgh Spirits gets licensing, a process which could take several months. According to the article, Mer edith and her family had been looking for a buyer for more than a year due to wanting to see the business grow and feeling it would take more resources than the fam ily could provide. The price point and terms of the sale have not been released.
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California-Kirkbride Golden Key Development LLC to Mike Henry and Amy Nicole Cortese at 1306 Stranmore St. for $190,000.
Benjamin Rocke to Alexander Bernstein and Katherine Patetta at 1802 Morrell St. for $380,000.
Robert Lacki to Michael William Bacon Jr. and Sarah Therese Bacon at 3350 Harbison St. for $215,000. Charles Linhart to Sarah Hahn at 3411 Gass Ave. for $360,000. Devon Conroy to Blake Lewis and Angela Terenzio at 3507 Gerber Ave. for $260,000.
Duckstein Estates LLC to Brandon Yarnovich at 1842 Winhurst St. for $240,000. Charles Street Valley Walter Ziatek to 2131 North Charles Street Inc. at 2131 N Charles St. for $500,000.
Wade Eewing to Nicolas and Christina Nesbitt at 1826 Wittmer St. for $285,000.
Ross Zikmund to Garrett Brewer at 3448 Harbison Ave. for $187,000.
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Chester Thrower Jr. to Hubpitch LLC at 1414 Buena Vista St. for $285,000.
East Jefferson Develop LLC to David John Mehall and Amy Brown at 132 E Jefferson St. for $623,300.
North Side Assoc. to West Jefferson LLC at 401-403 W Jefferson St. for $300,000.
Clark Johnson to Wendy Shafer at 1306 Monterey St. for $400,000.
SFR 3000 LLC to SFR 3070 LLC at 930 Davis Ave. for $128,000.
Historic Deutschtown East Allegheny Community Council Inc. to Nathan Parente at Foreland St. for $20,000. Christopher Capato to Carol Brenneisen at 609 Tripoli St. for $360,000.
Damascus Church Inc. to RGK Realty L.P. at E North Ave. for $275,000.
Chateau Campbell Transportation Co. Inc. to Esplanade Mgmt LLC at Kroll Drive for $100,000.
Manchester Elizabeth Durah to One 1448 Beldale LLC at 1448 Beldale St. for $52,000. Richard Keith Cawthorne to Watson Molly Design LLC at 1426 Chateau St. for $110,000.
Manchester Row House Renaissance LLC to Mohamed Nahas at 1426 Rush St. for $190,000.
Manchester Row House Renaissance LLC to David Zabielski at 1424 Rush St. for $190,000. property transfers at www.thenorthsidechronicle.com
Darin Jordan to Peter and Amelia Morrissey at 1219 Buena Vista St. for $450,000.
Brighton Heights Yingling Properties LLC to Ciccarelli Develop LLC at 4014 Brighton Road for $82,000. Jason Ashley Beck to Steven Mitts at 1817 Davis Ave. for $130,000.
Marshall-Shadeland Tyler Folnsbee to Rosa Iris Diendomi at 1129 Ridgeland Drive for $161,000. Brightwood Holdings LLC to Sean Anthony Cotten Sr at 857 Smithton Ave. for $45,000. Terence William Mahoney to PA EVO LLC at 3229 Rothpletz St. for $76,000. B. Pauline Jencik to Sandi and Kathryn Tovias at 1002 Smithton Ave. for $71,000. Antoine Beasley-Clark to A+ Rentals LLC at 3133-3135 Sorento St. for $113,200. St. Lawrence Properties LLC to Among Us Investment Group LLC at 1223 Woodland Ave. for $73,000. George Reffert Jr. to William Schneider at 14 Courtright St. for $5,000. Observatory Hill Anna Rodriguez to Nicholas and Richard Lyras at 4029 Vinceton St. for $180,000. Perry Hilltop David Ziegahn to Kara and Kristie Foran at 717 Chautauqua Ct for $120,000. SF 3020 LLC to Muhammad Abu Aiash at 517 McClintock Ave. for $82,000. Jesse Lindsey Jr. to Brandon Lamar Lindsey at 515 Melrose St. for $39,200. Douglas Taylor to Morenos Enterprises LLC at 2428 Maple Ave. for $30,000. Perry Hilltop Farm LLC to Southern Tier Environments for Living In at Perrysville Ave. for $2,900. David Smoshkovitz trustee to Panat In at 208 Langley Ave. for $76,000. Y & Q Management Inc. to Citylife North LLC at 2338 Maple Ave. for $69,000. William Duff to Dylan Huan Knoll and Quelcy Trenae Kogel at 2492 Perrysville Ave. for $325,000. Spring Garden John Earnest to BBC LLC at 1013 Spring Garden Ave. for $400,000. Estate of Robert Morton to Duke & Duke Estates LLC at 1113 Voskamp St. for $62,000. Spring Hill Jack Weber Jr. to Alisyn Blackwell at 1342 Damas St. for $259,900. James Ernest Sanders to Stephen Andrew Kropff Jr. at 935 S. Side Ave. for $92,500. Square One Holdings LLC to Golnaz Kamali at 1040 Shreve St. for $55,000. Joseph Saunders to Duille LLC at 930 Yetta Ave. for $85,000. Wholesale Properties LLC to et al at 55 Lareda St. for $5,000. Anna Failla to Avi Homes LLC at 1153 Buente St. for $99,000. Summer Hill Estate of Andrea Watson Griffin to Simmer & Simmer LLC at 229 Ames St. for $45,000. Troy Hill Harry Heck III to Will Morrill and Marissa Torre at 1744 Cowley St. for $290,000. Estate of Martin Leto to Jasper and Debra Flint at 2147 Lowrie St. for $138,000. Julian Dave to Julian Dave at 1134 Goettman St. for $41,882. Nokomis Inc. to Edward Lessard and Mary Wilcop at 1149 Goettman St. for $100,000.
Karl Mattern to NS Central LLC at 539 E Ohio St. for $205,000.
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Allegheny City Central Christy McAdams to Zachary Alan Bernazzoli at 1516 Buena Vista St. for $569,000.
Allegheny West Irwin Brighton LLC to Sarah Mistick at Western Ave. for $30,000.
Future 2020 Management LLC to Jamie and Bonnie Marie C Yager Wiggan at 3833 Oswego St. for Julio$268,900.Centeno Rivera to Janna Bavar at 4045 Brighton Road for $125,510. Kyle C Atkinson Dolan to Michael Gibson and Kristen Ahern at 3944 Drexel Road for $243,000. Estate of Vincent Banas to John and Ashley Caramanica at 3512 McClure Ave. for $140,000.
Fineview Timothy Schreiber to Brenno Alves and Watufani Poe at 420 Catoma St. for $268,000.
By Matthew D. Gailey, Gailey Law Group
CHILDREN- Children under the age of seven are conclusively presumed in capable of negligence. Those over the age of fourteen are presumptively capable of negligence, although the child is allowed to prove that they were incapable of neg ligence. Children between seven and four teen are presumed incapable of negligence but that presumption can be rebuttable and it grows weaker with each year.
DISABLED INDIVIDUALS – In determining the negligence of a person’s conduct both physical disability and illness can be considered to stop them from being sued for negligence. For instance, a blind person is not bound to discover everything a person of normal vision would. The blind person should use reasonable effort to compensate by use of artificial aids for dis cerning obstacles. Furthermore, there may be instances where a disability of an indi vidual may excuse a failure to take certain precautions. However, a mental deficiency does not relieve a defendant from potential liability. It is important when assessing any negligence case against another par ty to understand whom the party is. If an individual possesses certain characteristics which preclude them from being held re sponsible for negligence, then obviously that fact must be considered before bring ing a lawsuit.
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This month’s article will focus on cer tain aspects of negligence, namely, does the identity and characteristics of a Defendant determine if they can be sued for negli gence. Furthermore, are there any differ ences in how the case can proceed against specific types of individuals? The follow ing is a listing of the innate characteristics of a Defendant that can affect a negligence case.
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Improvements in economic development have been seen in Deutschtown with Siempre Algo, Fig and Ash, Comfort Inn & Suites, renovations to the Teutonia Mannerchor, and the Garden Theatre area, to name a few. This is met by a severe decline to the area as a whole. Litter, crime and homelessness have increased significantly. Who is at fault? We all need to take ownership and pride in our community and city; anyone who lives or works here, our city leaders and our civic government. Are we all doing our part? Are we all cleaning up in front of our homes and business? We were once the city of champions, voted as one of the best places to live in America. Champions work hard to do their absolute best. I don’t believe we are working to be the good neighbor or community members, but we should. We all need to come together and work towards the improvement of our community. Is this the ‘Best Place to Live’?
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Greetings from Jim at 706 James Street; five years ago, after EM-Media moved to the Northside, I wrote about my initial reaction to the litter, homelessness and crime of our city. Please revisit the initial blog, “Being A Good Neighbor Means Doing The Hard Things.” Unfortunately, the area is worse off than it was five years ago.
